Primates colonised the Arctic during a period of ancient global warming—their fate offers a lesson
Two new species of prehistoric primate were recently identified by scientists studying fossils from Canada's Ellesmere Island in the high Arctic. The primates are closely related and likely originated from a single colonization event, following which.....»»
Fossil of huge terror bird offers new information about wildlife in South America 12 million years ago
Researchers including a Johns Hopkins University evolutionary biologist report they have analyzed a fossil of an extinct giant meat-eating bird—which they say could be the largest known member of its kind—providing new information about animal li.....»»
Ten key moments in the climate change fight
With the UN climate summit to start in Azerbaijan in a week, here is a recap of 10 key dates in the battle against global warming......»»
Nations gather for crunch climate talks in shadow of US vote
World leaders kick off UN climate talks next week, days after a knife edge US election that could send shockwaves through global efforts to limit dangerous warming......»»
IRISSCON 2024 to address AI’s dual impact on cybersecurity
The IRISSCERT Cyber Crime Conference (IRISSCON) returns on November 6th at the Aviva Stadium, where global cybersecurity leaders will explore AI’s revolutionary role in defending against and contributing to cyber threats. As Ireland’s longest-sta.....»»
Yamaha offers sales of 60% on e-bikes as it pulls out of U.S. market
Yamaha announced it will pull out of the e-bike business in the U.S. by the end of the year......»»
Rivian offers $3,000 off select EVs to gasoline, hybrid vehicle drivers
Rivian is offering gas-powered vehicle owners $3,000 off the purchase of select EVs......»»
Ancient mud reveals Australia"s burning history over the past 130,000 years—and a way forward in current fire crisis
Increased land management by Aboriginal people in southeastern Australia around 6,000 years ago cut forest shrub cover in half, according to our new study published in Science of fossil pollen trapped in ancient mud......»»
Scientists detect traces of an ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico using laser-sensor technology
Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern Mexico, authorities said Wednesday......»»
Yamaha offers sales of 60% on ebikes as it pulls out of U.S. market
Yamaha announced it will pull-out of the ebike business in the U.S. by the end of the year......»»
Here are 3 science-backed strategies to rein in election anxiety
A clinical psychologist offers guidance on how to deal with ramping stress. Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your emotional lands.....»»
Earth"s climate will keep changing long after humanity hits net-zero emissions. Our research shows why
The world is striving to reach net-zero emissions as we try to ward off dangerous global warming. But will getting to net-zero actually avert climate instability, as many assume?.....»»
Apple offers free repair for bad iPhone 14 Plus batch with camera woes
Apple has launched a free servicing program to fix a small bunch of iPhone 14 Plus units that were affected by blank camera preview problem......»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (November 1-3)
From a lively musical to a period costume comedy, these Amazon Prime Video movies are the perfect way to spend the first days of November......»»
How the 2024 Election Could Change Access to Health Care in the U.S. and Influence Global Nuclear Policies
The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could reshape policies from health care at home to nuclear proliferation abroad.....»»
How to Calm Your Election Anxiety—Even After Polls Close
People are really stressed about the U.S. presidential election. A psychiatrist offers several self-help methods to reduce feelings of despair.....»»
Apple"s fourth quarter earnings were decent, but the holiday quarter will be vital
While the fourth quarter was good for Apple, analysts only care about the holiday quarter's massive revenue. A period that will be heavily influenced by the rollout of Apple Intelligence.Apple CEO Tim CookOn Halloween night, Apple offered a treat to.....»»
RNA sequencing approach offers real-time and programmable transcriptome sequencing
The high complexity and diversity of the eukaryotic transcriptome poses significant challenges for the efficient detection of specific transcripts. Conventional targeted RNA-seq methods often require labor-intensive pre-sequencing enrichment steps, w.....»»
"Wing spreading" adaptation in fruit flies offers insights into female courtship behavior
In the game of evolution, key behavioral adaptations that confer fitness in survival and reproduction, paying tremendous dividends for an individual's progeny, may seemingly arise from thin air—so much so, even familiar species like the humble frui.....»»
Better understanding of Indigenous cultural burning may lead to improved forest management in Australia
Ancient cultural burning practices carried out by Indigenous Australians limited fuel availability and prevented high intensity fires in southeastern Australia for thousands of years, according to new research from The Australian National University.....»»
Biotech approach enhances nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae
With the rapid increase in the global population, a "protein crisis" is expected in the near future, where the supply of protein will not be able to meet the rising demand......»»